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Clarence D. "Doug" Culpepper, age 86, of Parma, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson, MI. He was born April 7, 1926 to Eddie Patrick and Marguarite H.(Smith) Culpepper in Battle Creek, MI. On September 1, 1945 in Parma, he was married to Phyllis V. Hill for 64 years, she preceded him in death May 4, 2010. Doug lived in Parma since 1936. He served in the Navy during WWII from April 17, 1943-February 14, 1945 as a TM1C (Torpedo-man) where he received points i.e. Victory Ribbon and Asiatic-Pacific. He worked for Bob Frahm Chevrolet in Albion where he retired. He was a master mechanic for 42 years. Doug was a Lieutenant with the Parma-Sandstone Fire Department for 46 years. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, bowling, golf, and playing pool in his earlier years. He loved to take care of his lawn and his cats. He loved his family and friends very much. Doug is survived by daughters, Linda L. Swartz of Jackson, Ruth Tillar of Albion; two grandchildren, Jennifer Phillips of Horton Doug (Becky) DeForest of Nokesville, VA; five great-grandchildren, Baylee, Blake, Chloe and Chelsea DeForest Josh Phillips; brothers, David (Janice) Culpepper of Georgia; friends, Florence Warren of Battle Creek, Sandra Robertson of Battle Creek, Mike and Judy Horton and Mary Mattice, whom we would like to thank for all the food they brought to dad after mother passed away. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, Bertha Culpepper, wife, Phyllis, brothers, Gilbert and Bruce, son-in-law, Jack W. Tillar. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the Parma Cemetery, Parma Twp., MI. Arrangements entrusted to J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 208 West Erie Street, Albion, MI 49224 Assistance with Memorial Contributions to: Allegiance Hospice Home is available at the Funeral Home. www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com

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